Framework Knitters Museum has been awarded a £244,168 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to secure a sustainable future for the museum.
The Framework Knitters Museum is the only museum in the county that is dedicated to Nottinghamshire’s rich textile manufacturing heritage. The knitting frame, invented in Calverton, was a crucial step in the development of Nottingham’s world-famous lace industry.
Like many museums, financial pressures which threaten its survival are mounting. Without this support from the Heritage Fund, the future of the museum would be at risk.
The project, titled ‘A Stitch in Time’, aims to deliver a range of outcomes to help reduce costs and secure sustainability, such as the replacement of an outdated gas boiler, wiring repairs and new roof insulation.
An additional member of the team will be employed to manage the project, which also includes enhancing the resilience and creative vision of the museum through the support of external experts and advisors.
Chair of Museum Trustees Ian Rowson said: “We are extremely grateful to have received this support from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players, this project will ensure that the endangered craft of frame knitting is kept alive through securing the future of the museum.”
